CVE - CVE-2016-9075

CVE-ID
CVE-2016-9075	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
An issue where WebExtensions can use the mozAddonManager API to elevate privilege due to privileged pages being allowed in the permissions list. This allows a malicious extension to then install additional extensions without explicit user permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
References
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CONFIRM:https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324 CONFIRM:https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/ BID:94337 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337 SECTRACK:1037298 URL:http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298
Assigning CNA
Mozilla Corporation
Date Entry Created
20161027	Disclaimer: The entry creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20161027)
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Comments (Legacy)

Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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